SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 68 in. The length is 2 less than 3 times the width. find the dimensions of the rectangle

Question 821399: the perimeter of a rectangle is 68 in. The length is 2 less than 3 times the width. find the dimensions of the rectangle

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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2x + 2y = 68
x = 3y - 2
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2x + 2y = 68
x - 3y = -2
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answer:
x= L = 25 in
y= w = 9 in
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